Yashica Yashica-Mat 124
The Yashica-Mat 124 is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera produced by Yashica in Japan, taking 6x6cm frames on 120 roll film. Introduced in the late 1960s, it sat in the affordable end of the TLR market, offering a built-in CdS light meter as an alternative to pricier German TLRs.
At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Yashica-Mat 124 have recently landed in a tight £88–£100 band across the two sales on record, with a median around £94. Because these are saleroom hammer results rather than dealer retail, a clean, fully working example with an accurate meter and clear viewing screen tends to sell for more, and condition is what the value hinges on.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Feb 2026 | £238 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 253) Title: A Yashica MAT-124 66 Medium format TLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG, shutter working viewfinder clear, with caps, case and maker's packaging. |
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| Mar 2025 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 257) Title: An Yashica MAT-124 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
body G, serial number 7100148, shutter works, aperture and speed controls slightly stiff, optics P-F with haze, with leather case and accessory wide |
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| Jan 2025 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 180) Title: A Yashica Mat-124 TLR Medium format Camera
Description:
black, serial number 132190, body F-g, some minor paint loss, shutter and advance not working, focus only adjusts at longer distances, with leather |
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| Aug 2024 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 2) Title: A Yashica Mat 124 TLR Camera
Description:
A Yashica Mat 124 TLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G, with Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 lens, elements G-VG, in ERC |
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| Apr 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 140) Title: A Yashica Mat-124 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
black, 1968, serial no.8060250, with a Yashinon f/3.5 80mm lens, shutter stuck closed, body G-VG, marks to focusing screen, lens G, with ever ready |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Yashica-Mat 124 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £88–£100 range, so a working example typically sells for around £90–£100 at saleroom level, with clean, meter-accurate bodies at the top of that band.
How much does a Yashica-Mat 124 sell for at UK auction?
The two most recent hammer results were £88 and £100, giving a median price near £94 before buyer's premium is added.
Is the Yashica-Mat 124 the same as the 124G?
No. The 124 is the earlier model in the series; the later 124G is a separate variant and is generally priced independently in the used market.
What affects the value of a Yashica-Mat 124?
Lens clarity, shutter accuracy, a functioning CdS meter and a clean focusing screen are the main drivers; cosmetic wear and missing caps or cases pull prices toward the lower end of the range.